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my friend got rid of his dog today becouse his wife is pregnant. His name was turbo a very large boxer and a very nice one i never did any thing with him i'm not going to do any thing sexual to my friends dog thats wrong but i wanted two Any way i'm just happy two have known him. I can only hope he found a good home.
I don't aim to offend anyone, but I'm gonna go on a mini-rant here ... I hate it when people get rid of animals because they're having a baby, or they're moving, or any of the other life occurances that people use as a reason to ditch a pet. That cute little puppy will become a 10+ year commitment, and more folks should consider that. I hope the dog will soon find a forever home and that your friend sticks to pet rocks from now on.
Right on ainsley i'd give you a 10+ if i could vote
QUOTE (ainsley @ Apr 16 2008, 07:27 AM) I hate it when people get rid of animals because they're having a baby, or they're moving, or any of the other life occurances that people use as a reason to ditch a pet. That cute little puppy will become a 10+ year commitment, and more folks should consider that. I hope the dog will soon find a forever home and that your friend sticks to pet rocks from now on. I would agree that as a whole Americans tend to always take the easy, convenient way out instead of sticking with a commitment like a pet or being married. We as a whole are to self absorbed to see some of the decisions we make really, really hurt those around us. I think probably 90% of pet "divorces" are because of a lack of intelligent decision making or narscissim. It would be "inconvenient" to keep him in a new living situation or "too expensive".That said there is the other 10% where situations come up that no one could have anticipated. Stuff like an unanticpated child coming into the family. Many breeds do not deal well with no longer being the focus of their "parents" and can develop bad behavior. And I know I wouldn't want the possibility of a tragedy because I failed to make a decision. What if someone in the reserves or national guard is unexpectedly called up and does not have a partner to care for a pet? Stuff like this is in the minority, but it does happen.All told it is always sad whenever a pet has to be put in a pound or put to sleep due to a human's bad decisions. We just have to do what we can to rescue as many as possible
Personally, it makes me angry when I hear such things. People should always think if there would be any problem before getting an animal..and not "throw it away" if something happens and it gets inconvenient.
QUOTE I don't aim to offend anyone, but I'm gonna go on a mini-rant here ... I hate it when people get rid of animals because they're having a baby, or they're moving, or any of the other life occurances that people use as a reason to ditch a pet. That cute little puppy will become a 10+ year commitment, and more folks should consider that. I hope the dog will soon find a forever home and that your friend sticks to pet rocks from now on. exactly what I would have said. This is also what makes fish good pets. A betta is easy to take care of in any situation and only lives a few years. Fish are awesome, but require more care than pet rocks.
Unfortunately, giving away your pet is what medical doctors very often suggest during pregnancy. I don't know where the myth came from, but I cannot see why a pet should be a problem.People listening to these doctors should also review from whom they take advice.Prank
Actually there is a beliefe now forming that the high incidence of asthma in children and young adults in the last couple of decades has to due with the lack of exposure to normal environmental stresses. This includes exposure to animals and their dander etc. In short having a pet while raising children may be indeed very beneficial in the long run to help maintain a child's immunological health, especially in highly urban environments.
QUOTE (ainsley @ Apr 16 2008, 07:27 AM) I don't aim to offend anyone, but I'm gonna go on a mini-rant here ... I hate it when people get rid of animals because they're having a baby, or they're moving, or any of the other life occurances that people use as a reason to ditch a pet. That cute little puppy will become a 10+ year commitment, and more folks should consider that. I hope the dog will soon find a forever home and that your friend sticks to pet rocks from now on. Could't agree more. Strikes me some owners never think things through.I love dogs but when my last boy died I did't replace him. Not because I did't want to, but because my circumstances changed and my job took me away from home alot. Much as I loved and missed having a companion, it just was'nt fair to get another if I could't be there for him.Recently circumstances have changed so a new doggie is now back on the agenda as I can fit my work commitments round him.As for giving your dog away during pregnancy, hell no, thats just a plain waste of opportunity
QUOTE This includes exposure to animals and their dander etc. In short having a pet while raising children may be indeed very beneficial in the long run to help maintain a child's immunological health, especially in highly urban environments.yeah! this is true. Its very unfortunate because when these kids are finally exposed to pets/animals they have a higher chance of allergies.QUOTE As for giving your dog away during pregnancy, hell no, thats just a plain waste of opportunity My boyfriend has this fantasy of me being done by a dog while pregnant and/or lactating...so when that time comes, my dog is staying with me. My children are going to grow up around dogs right from the start. No doubt about it.
Ditto to what ainsley has said. Pet to some people are just something to throw away when the novelty wears off.
I completely agree with everyone. I had a client recently who got his sister and her husband a puppy as a gift [ per their request ] and a few months later she got pregnate and got rid of the dog! He wasn't even with them for more than 6 months! He was outraged, considering they gave it up without even telling him / asking if he wanted the dog. I can't believe how people can just give their animals away like that, so sad!
So aparently everyone here hates the horse industry, eh? I've sold several horses, bought several, and bought some for the sole intention of making a profit. Just because someone is reorganizing their lives doesn't mean their pets are worthless. Just because some people love their pets intimately doesn't make those of us who value human relationship bad people. Some times a pet has to find a new home when things change dramatically in their owner's lives. Does not make them bad people!
QUOTE (ainsley @ Apr 16 2008, 12:27 AM) I don't aim to offend anyone, but I'm gonna go on a mini-rant here ... I hate it when people get rid of animals because they're having a baby, or they're moving, or any of the other life occurances that people use as a reason to ditch a pet. That cute little puppy will become a 10+ year commitment, and more folks should consider that. I hope the dog will soon find a forever home and that your friend sticks to pet rocks from now on. That seems a little harsh. It's very true that people need to realize that a pet is a very large commitment, and not just something to pick up on a whim. That being said, you can't always judge somebody based on what they do. For many people situations arise where they judge don't have the time/financial/etc. commitment to take care of the animal. The fact is that sometimes it is in the pets best interest. Would you rather they be ignored or recieve poor care than go to someone willing to take them?
PonyStud08, I don't have anything against the horse industry. Working animals aren't in the same category as "family pet" to me.Mr666, you do have a point. Obviously everyone would prefer the pet to go to a better home than face a life of neglect. But, I don't think I am being too harsh. It really bothers me that people today can so easily give up on these animals that depend on and have become attached to them. This behavior is often repeated throughout a person's life.
I know a couple who had a beautiful boxer for several years after they were married. The boxer was a loyal and protective friend to them. They loved him dearly, and he was a part of the family. They eventually decided to start a family, and shortly after the birth of their first child, the boxer began to show signs of jealousy, and would exhibit behavior that they found threatening to their newborn child, including growling when the child had to be fed, baring his teeth, and pacing.For the safetly of the child, they had to give their beloved animal away.Sometimes, people have to do what's best for their personal situation, and I don't think any of us have a right to judge.
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So horses can't be loved and treated as pets? My pony follows me around, rides in the truck, and goes into houses... how is he any different from a beloved family pet? He's still livestock though, and is treated as such... I don't see how pets and livestock are so different. If it came down to him getting neglected because I couldn't care for him (not that I wouldn't care for him, saying if I COULDN'T care for him), he'd have to go too. I hope to god that that never happens, but it could. That absolutely does not mean he's not loved and cared for just as much as any of the dogs owned by zoos or you
Oh my God ... do we really need to split hairs and argue every single possible cirumstance? Neece12, of course there are plenty of totally valid reasons for having to give your pet up. Nobody would blame someone for doing what your friends had to do.Ponystud08, the only horses I've been around have been actual working horses, not horses small enough to ride in trucks or go inside houses. I never said they can't be loved or treated as pets, I simply said that (from the exposure I've had to them) horses aren't like pets to me, as my dogs are.
When blanket statements are made, yes, different situations need to be described to show people that you aren't a bad person for having to make a difficult decision.
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I'm so done with this thread.
To go another direction with this (since some cannot seem to respect others' input): Please inform your friend that there ARE rescue [SPAM] out there that are breed-specific, and yes, there is at least one out there for boxers. Your friend can rest assured that the dog should have a good home, as most rescue [SPAM] have a rigorous screening process for potential adopters. And most [SPAM] can be found online.Yes, I agree it is a sad situation when an expectant couple feel they have to oust the dog to make way for baby, but I would want to hear ALL the facts and circumstances before I just go and pass judgement on someone. That, in my NOT SO humble opinion, is a large part of why the world's such a mess: few people make the effort anymore to understand another's POV (walk a mile in their shoes).But that's a rant for another thread.Cheers! And I hope Turbo gets the loving, caring home every dog needs.
Okay, the bot doesn't like the word g r o u p s,so put in 'organizations' instead! D'Oh!!
I'm sure that there are some circumstances when getting rid of a pet is required. But 90% of the time it is not, shame on people who take that route. And when the time does come and you do have to get rid of a pet, it is your responsibility to make sure you find a good place for it to go.
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QUOTE (ainsley @ Apr 17 2008, 01:03 PM) Oh my God ... do we really need to split hairs and argue every single possible cirumstance? Neece12, of course there are plenty of totally valid reasons for having to give your pet up. Nobody would blame someone for doing what your friends had to do.Ponystud08, the only horses I've been around have been actual working horses, not horses small enough to ride in trucks or go inside houses. I never said they can't be loved or treated as pets, I simply said that (from the exposure I've had to them) horses aren't like pets to me, as my dogs are. My point, madam, was to STOP JUDGING PEOPLE who do things differently than you would. You don't know the circumstances of the couple in the original post any more than you know anyone else's personal situation. Blanket statements are simply unfair. It's like saying "all people who practice bestiality suffer from social retardation and can't interact with other humans, so they turn to animals." How fair is that?
i agree with Neece 100% this thread wasnt started for a rant session .... as for horses being a working animal , i have 3 horses only 2 of them i ride the other is to small to ride there for not a working animal but they are all loved the same , i do my damndest to make sure their needs are met, they know that they are loved and return the affection that they are given, even though you might debate that a horse is incapable , your opinion wold be wrong, however thats another thread. just as your are wrong to critisize others for things that they may have to do , due to circumstances beyond their control. ok iv said my peace. Unic0rn69
without knowing the situation, it is impossible to judge correctly.However it is possible to have both a baby and a dog. Just depends on the dog.In Neece's friend's situation, yes, the dog had to go since they couldn't get him to behave properly and felt their baby was at risk. Baby should always comes first.Rescue organizations are good places to find a new home for your purebred doggie.
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Don't forget either that this person might have DONE what everyone is saying and found it a very good home to replace the one it lost.
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Truly sad.Had no comment, bad news period.
A rescue org would be good however he sold him out the back of his truck for 50$ i would have try'd to buy him but i'm not alowed to have pets right now
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